Lessing and the Enlightenment (Contributions to the Study of World Literature, 15, Band 15) - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 0313253137 ISBN 13: 9780313253133

Verlag: Praeger, 1986

Inhaltsangabe

This essay collection grew out of a Hofstra University conference on the life, works, and influence of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, the eighteenth-century German playwright, critic, and philosopher who essentially established a new national literature in Germany during the Enlightenment. The volume is divided into two main sections, in which various scholars confront and reevaluate two contrasting aspects of Lessing's character; the irrational poet and the rational thinker. In the first section, Lessing's aesthetics are discussed. His link to English literature, as well as his influence upon the then emerging novel, are the subject of special consideration here. In the second section, Lessing's philosophical connection to traditions such as utopianism, classical republicanism, and eighteen-century humanism is discussed. Also considered are Lessing's intellectual connections with Rumanian literature; feminist and other ideological interpretations of his works; and his relation to some of his contemporaries. An introductory article stresses current and future trends in Lessing scholarhip.

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The author of "Picatrix" was likely a highly educated and intellectually versatile scholar, deeply rooted in the Arabic-speaking world of the 11th century. He was well-versed in a variety of disciplines, including astrology, alchemy, and philosophy, drawing on Greek, Persian, and Indian sources. As a participant in the Islamic Golden Age's rich scholarly tradition, he likely had access to extensive libraries and intellectual circles. His work suggests a blend of academic knowledge and practical application, indicating both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in astrological and magical practices.

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• Verlag: Praeger
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1986
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0313253137
• ISBN 13: 9780313253133
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 198
• Herausgeber: Ugrinsky Alexej
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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